Every now and then I get questions from other photographers, clients, and potential clients. Some are repetitive, and some are just GOOD questions that I thought i’d compile them all and give my answers and opinions to them. Please note that the answers to some of these questions are solely my own opinions and I don’t speak for anyone else. Please leave any comments with feedback telling me how awesome I am, or how completely and utterly wrong I am!!
Q: I love your photos, but I just can’t justify spending $3000 for someone to take photos of my wedding, when I can have a friend take my photos for much less.
Wedding photography is expensive, very expensive. To help justify the cost, you need to take a few things into consideration. Firstly, you are not solely hiring a photographer to just show up and take photos – even though I sometimes wish that were the case. You are hiring us for our skill set and talent that not everyone with a camera has. The amount of work a photographer puts in AFTER the wedding usually exceeds the amount of time we were at the wedding.
Another reason to justify the costs is that after the wedding when the food has eaten, the dress is worn, and your friends and family are gone, all you have left is your wedding photos, that will last you your lifetime. Why wouldn’t you hire a professional and ensure yourself you’ll have the most amazing photos of your day?
Q: Do you shoot JPEG or RAW?
I used to shoot RAW, but now I strictly shoot JPEG. I am confident and consistent with obtaining my exposures that shooting RAW offers me no benefit to my workflow. If you absolutely insist that I shoot RAW for your wedding, I will do so, but give you JPEGS on your DVD.
Q: Do you carry a lot of gear on you during a wedding? Will you stick out and be distracting?
I do bring a gear bag with several camara bodies, lenses and other things, but throughout the day you will only see me carrying one camera, and a Shootsac to carry a few lenses and other small items at my sides. Many times guests have thought I was a family member or friend and not the photographer. I always make it my goal to blend in and just appear to a family member or friend hanging out with a nice camera. I will admit it, i’m very proud of my ninja-stealth like abilities.
Q: What’s your favorite kind of espresso?
Important question! Im a big fan of Danesi. It’s powerful and hits you hard. On the go, Starbucks is the ideal choice. Bold, straight up.
Q: Will you kick my mom out of the room if she’s being a mom-zilla?
I won’t. It’s awkward having to do that, so i’d get my assistant to do it if you promise me a slice of wedding cake.
Q: I’m having a hard time finding good vendors – do you have any recommendations?
I sure do! I’ve been to a lot of weddings! Please check out my “What I like” page for a list and contact information to my favourite vendor who are always amazing!
Q: Do you ever book two weddings on one day, or even one weekend?
I never work more than one wedding on a Saturday – ever! I will also not work two different weddings on one weekend. Unless it is a wedding that requires two day, that is my only exception.
If you have any other questions you are dying to have asked, please get in touch with me! I have no secrets! Thank you for checking in – I appreciate it!
